metacarpus
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In them not only is the metacarpus turned back, but also the two first phalanges.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer
There does not exist on the forearm a groove for the posterior ulnar muscle, or external flexor of the metacarpus.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer
On the anterior surface, and a little to the inner side, is found a tuberosity, which is destined for the insertion of the anterior extensor of the metacarpus, the homologue of the radial muscles.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer
The metacarpus, as a whole, is directed vertically.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by ?douard Cuyer
In that type the head appears to have been about 3 or 4 feet long, and the wing finger exceeded 5 feet; while the length of the fore-arm and metacarpus exceeded 3 feet.
From Dragons of the Air An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles by H. G. Seeley
This will reveal the median nerve itself situated upon the red fibres of the flexor metacarpi internus muscle.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks
Certain cases may be greatly benefited by sectioning the tendons of the external and middle flexors of the metacarpi.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.
This runs down the anterior and outer side of the upper arm, and is attached to the proximal tendon of the extensor metacarpi radialis longus, a little below the outer condyle of the humerus.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
